New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-10
NE VIVA VEN.
CHlNESE-AMERICAN MARRIAGE-TEMPER-
ANCE TEXT-BOOK-PERSONAL.


NEw-HAvEN, Conn.,. July 9-The sensation Of
the hour in social circles here il the marriage OF
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Jerome. of this city. to You
Pbon Lee, OF Fragrant Hills, China. Miss Jerome
is an American lady of wealth aud has always
moved n the first circles" of society," and is twen-
ty -four years old. Mr.. Lee is q bright young man,
of good habits. and was graduated from Yale with
high honOrs He states that lie intends TO become
an American citizen. Mr.. Lee became acquainted
with his bride four years ago. and their courtship
while secret to the world, is said to have been q
case of constantly increasing admiration for each
other. The friends of the bride have been very
much opposed to the match but have not carried
the matter to extremes.
When the children meet at the fall term Of the
public schools there will be introduced the new
book ordered by special act of the General Assem-
bly,, from which will be taught the principles Of
hygiene and sanitary matters and the evils OF ln-
Temperance IN the of alcoholic liquors Dr.
Francis Bacon, OF this city, Is the chief editor OF
the hook.
the vacation season In New-Hampshire.
Ii Is learned that President Dwight will not ac-
cept the presidency of the Amer lean Board II It is
rendered him. Ex-President Porter is being talked
of for the position and il Is thought that he would
accept.
The Rev. Spencer b. Bray, for seven years pastor
resigned. During the carly part of his ministry
Mr. Bray was both popular and successful. he
Gently several members of his congregation have
become dissatisfied because their pastor delighted
in watching games Of bali and was unable TO meet
all bis financial obligations promptly. Apparently
Mr.. Bray has decided take sensible view of the
situation, and consequently will seek more con-
genial cline.
Profe ssor George f. Eager. one Of the best pian-
lists In this city, has been engaged for next seasol
as pianist at the Union Square Theatre. New York
The Rev. T.. 3. Lines. rector Of st. PauFs Church.
and Professor =. 7. DuttOn, Superintendent OK
Schools sailed for Europe thursday morning.
For the first time since the observation OF iude-
pendence Day became general there was nc hrlng
OF cannon and ringing of bells in this city
on the morning of July 4. Much to the denght OF
a majority Of the citizens the Court OF common
Council failed to make any app. opriation Tor the
purpose very large number of citizens desire an
dInance passed prob biting the firing of cannon
fire crackers or other fire works on Independence
Day. or On any occasion except when Yale defeats
Harvard The Yale spirit Is gaining the ascendency
over the patriotic spirit.
Recently the town OF New-Hayen decided 70
build new amshouse, and accordingly advertised
for proposals for doing the work When the blds
were opened il was found that Tracy Brothers. OF
Waterbury, had filed the lowest bids for the paint
ing mason and carpenter work. As soon as ehe
result was made known the New-Haven dealers
raised protest against awarding the contract 70
nonresident bidder In consequence OF these pro-
tests the committee awarded the contracts to New
Haven bidders, paying them 81, 700 more than inc
have retained John w. Alling. one of the ablest
attorneys in the state, and have notified the town
that unless their claim for damages ~ sett they
will bring suit The action Of the town ofhcia's IN
refusing 10 recognize NONRESIDENT builders mas
caused much unfavora BILE comment all over the
State. and The pending lawsuit will be made TEST
case